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1944 Map of Quantico

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Quantico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Marine Corps Reservation land dominates the southern half of this 1944 terrain study, reflecting the significant military expansion along the Potomac River during the war years. The landscape is defined by the deep tidal inlets of Quantico Creek, Chopawamsic Creek, and Neabsco Creek, which dictated the layout of regional infrastructure. This era captures the primary transportation corridor through Prince William County, where the Highway and Jefferson Davis road run parallel to the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad line.

Local life is anchored by the historic settlement of Dumfries and the growing community at Triangle. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks such as Little Union Ch, Neabsco Ch, and the Captain Branch Sch. Along the riverfront, distinctive points like Cockpit Pt and Possum Pt flank the river's edge, while a Fish Hatchery and a large inland Reservoir indicate the management of natural resources during this period.